Del Monte Pacific expects capital deficit from write-offs of US unit’s bankruptcy

Its equity investment in Del Monte Foods and receivables due from the unit are expected to be subject to impairment

Del Monte Pacific expects to record a capital deficit on its balance sheet from write-offs in relation to its US subsidiary Del Monte Foods (DMF), which recently filed for bankruptcy.

Del Monte Pacific’s equity investment in DMF and certain receivables due from the US subsidiary are expected to be subject to impairment, the group said on Monday (Jul 7) in a response to queries from Singapore Exchange about its ability to continue as a going concern.

As at Jan 31, 2025, the Singapore-listed parent’s net investment value in DMF was US$579 million. In a statement last week, it also said it had US$169 million in net receivables from DMF and its subsidiaries. The company has a current market capitalisation of about S$100 million.

However, the company said that the developments are not expected to disrupt its operations beyond the US, even as the extent of the impairments and other material impacts are currently being finalised and will be disclosed by Jul 31, 2025.

According to Del Monte Pacific’s annual report for FY2024, DMF’s sales accounted for more than 70 per cent of the group’s sales.

Del Monte Pacific clarified that it has not guaranteed any loans for DMF or its subsidiaries and that it has no contingent liability with respect to their financial obligations.

The company will be stripping the US subsidiary from its consolidated accounts as it no longer controls the US unit after debtors replace the majority of the latter’s board.

Shares of DMP ended Friday unchanged at S$0.056.

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